# Child exploitation arrests in Croatia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/child-exploitation-arrests-in-croatia
> Updated: 2026-08-28T16:19:11.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

Authorities in Croatia have apprehended multiple foreign nationals suspected of filming nude children at tourist locations.

In late July, a 61-year-old Polish man was detained in the Dubrovnik-Neretva region after citizens reported him photographing children on Prapratno beach. Police confiscated digital devices for forensic analysis and noted the suspect had a previous conviction for a similar offense in 2007.

By early August, police in Istria arrested a 58-year-old Swiss national and a 30-year-old Russian national. The Swiss national was observed filming children at a tourist facility and attempted to flee before being caught, while the Russian national was intercepted by security personnel at a swimming pool area. In both cases, authorities recovered material suspected of being related to child pornography exploitation.

On August 27, Istrian police detained a 53-year-old Italian citizen suspected of filming naked children at a local campsite. The suspect allegedly used a camera concealed within a wristwatch to record children. The incident was detected after a security guard noticed suspicious behavior. Upon inspection, police discovered incriminating material, and the individual was charged with child pornography exploitation.

Authorities noted that Croatia recorded 452 cases of child pornography exploitation last year, with many incidents occurring during the summer at beaches and swimming areas. Police have urged parents to remain vigilant in public spaces.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Istria police detain Italian man for filming children at campsite

An Italian man has been detained in Istria, Croatia, for allegedly using a hidden camera in a wristwatch to film naked children at a campsite.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istria-police-detain-italian-man-for-filming-children-at-campsite

### 2026-08-09: Istria police arrest Swiss and Russian nationals for child pornography suspicions

Two foreign nationals, a Swiss man and a Russian man, were arrested in Istria, Croatia, for allegedly filming nude children at tourist facilities.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istria-police-arrest-swiss-and-russian-nationals-for-child-pornography-suspicions

### 2026-07-27: Polish citizen arrested in Croatia for photographing nude children on Prapratno beach

A 61‑year‑old Polish man, previously convicted for child pornography, was arrested in Croatia after citizens reported he photographed naked children on Prapratno beach; police seized his devices and placed him

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-citizen-arrested-in-croatia-for-photographing-nude-children-on-prapratno-beach

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